NHTSA recall 96V-214 (96V214000)

parking brake recall reported October 28, 1996 - about 53,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V214000
Also written as: 96V-214
Reported: October 28, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~53,400
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLES ON A 20% GRADE WITH FOOT PEDAL EFFORTS OF 125 POUNDS OR LESS. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AFTER BEING PARKED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-214 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Club Wagon - 1996

Ford Econoline - 1996

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